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Ishikawa India Association

A home for India in Ishikawa — connecting our two cultures through friendship, food, and celebration.

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About

Bringing India and Ishikawa together.

The Ishikawa India Association is a community where people living in Ishikawa and people of India meet, share their cultures and histories, and build lasting friendship. Through yoga, food, traditional dress, and cultural exchange, we create spaces in Kanazawa where India and Japan come together.

Whether you are new to Ishikawa or have lived here for years, you are warmly welcome.

Chairperson

A message from our Chairperson

Chairperson Maqsooda Shiotani receiving an honour from the Government of India

Maqsooda Shiotani

Chairperson, Ishikawa India Association

For many years, she has devoted herself to cultural exchange between India and Japan here in Ishikawa.

Honoured by the Government of India, 2023.
Recognised for her contribution to the overseas Indian community.

Read the Chairperson’s message & award details →

Events 2026

Upcoming events

This autumn, you can meet India all across Kanazawa. Full details for each event will be posted here soon.

  1. Sep6

    Multicultural Exchange

    Ishikawa Prefectural Library

    Chai, sari draping, and more — a day to meet across cultures. Everyone is welcome.

    Details coming soon
  2. Sep18

    Welcome for the Ambassador of India

    from 17:00

    An evening to welcome the Ambassador of India and deepen India–Japan friendship.

    Details coming soon
  3. Oct10–11

    Booth at Kanazawa City Hall

    Kanazawa City Hall front plaza

    Chai and Indian soup, plus a yoga stage performance in Indian dress. Two days of festivity.

    Details coming soon
Join us

New to Ishikawa? Come and say hello.

If you are from India and living in or near Ishikawa, we would love to meet you. Come to an event, bring your family, or simply reach out — no experience or membership required.

A contact point (email / messaging) will be added here soon.